Port Said Restaurant Guide

Port Said is particularly famous for its fresh seafood and you'll find that almost all restaurants have seafood on the menu. Be sure to try the seabream and the burri (grey mullet) – two of the most delicious fish found in this part of the world.

Traditional Egyptian food is a confluence of different culinary traditions and styles – discerning "foodies" can easily detect influences of Turkish, Greek, Syrian and other styles of cooking in the dishes served in Port Said. Fuul (a fava bean dish), falafel (a fried ball made from fava beans), kebabs, meloukhia (a soup of leafy vegetables and duck or rabbit), and showirma (lamb cooked on vertical splits, also known as gyros) are a few of the popular local specialties. Rice or bread is a part of most Egyptian meals, as are salads of cucumber, tomatoes and other fresh vegetables.

Popular Restaurants in Port Said, Egypt:

Kastanis is one of the best restaurants in Port Said where you have your choice of many types of fresh fish, as well as certain meats which are usually served up at kebabs. Kastan is also considered the business meeting place in Port Said. One of the favorite dishes here is Boory, a type of fish, and is served with rice and salad. Prices in this restaurant are very fair compared with quality given, the place atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly. Prices range from $17 - $25USD per person It is open 24 hours a day and is located inside the Beach Plaza Mall- El Ba'hr Street, Port Said, Port Said El Corniche, Egypt. It's about about 3 mins from Helnan and 5 mins from train station. Their phone number is (202) 066-323 5242.

Reana serves large helpings of Korean and Chinese food in a relaxing environment. Brown laminate walls and ceiling are softened by red tablecloths and paper lanterns; there's always a good mix of customers. It's conveniently located above the Cecil Bar should you wish to have a drink after dining. Reana is one of the few places that serves pork, has a great range of soups, and (of course) serves free kimchee to start. Hours are 1200-0000 everday except for Wednesday- 1630-2300. Prices range from $3 -$9USD per person. They are located at 5 Sharia el-Gumhorriya; diagonally across from the New Continental hotel at Port Said. The phone number for Reana is 012-490 9223.

Pizza Pino is one of the popular, family-oriented establishments with slick décor, quick service and a seductive range of Italian ice creams. Chefs work nonstop in the open kitchen to produce a wide range of authentic pizza/pasta dishes from $3 and main fish courses for $6. Friendly staff provides great service. The restaurant is located on the corner of el-Gumhorriya and 23rd July Streets, El Shark District, Port Said. The phone number is 20 - 66 - 323 9949.

The unit for Egypt currency is the Egypt pound. Generally in Egypt they will accept US Dollars, English Sterling and Euros. Currency exchange is available at banks, official bureaux de change and most hotels. American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted, but generally only in bigger hotels or restaurants in Cairo and restaurants in tourist areas. You may avoid additional exchange rate charges by using traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

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